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Elkhorn

California · 1,565 residents · 4.803 sq mi
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Elkhorn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $571,400. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median. Despite a median home value of $571,400, the poverty rate sits 39% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,565
−2%since 2000
from 1,591 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9741K1K2K2K1990201020202024Elkhorn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,604
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,370 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,098
+12%since 2000
from $24,999 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,171
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $996 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+53%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,015)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(444)
Asian3.8%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(950)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(859)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(588)
Asian3.6%(57)
Other2.5%(39)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,072)
Diversity Score
69
+15%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhorn, California?

Elkhorn, California has about 1,565 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhorn, California?

The typical household in Elkhorn, California earns about $77,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhorn, California expensive?

In Elkhorn, California, the median home is worth about $571,400, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn, California?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhorn, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhorn, California?

About 19.2% of people in Elkhorn, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkhorn, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkhorn, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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